Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) Dog Training provides private, positive reinforcement-based dog training in clients’ homes throughout the Kansas City metro. Owner and sole trainer Mike Deathe, CPDT-KA, has trained professionally since 2008 and founded K.I.S.S. Dog Training in 2010 with the mission “Training Owners, Not Dogs.” Mike helps owners address puppy behavior, manners, leash walking, reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression and other behavioral concerns where they actually occur. K.I.S.S. does not use prong collars, choke chains or electronic shock collars. Pricing, policies, methods, expectations and the training process are clearly explained so clients can make an informed decision before moving forward.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
House training
Leash training
Puppy trainingProgram details
Private in-home puppy training for dogs between 8 and 20 weeks of age. Training focuses on socialization, potty training, household routines and early manners, with the goal of establishing clear rules and routines before adolescence begins. Adolescence can be one of the most challenging development
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Aggression and bite-risk cases are handled through K.I.S.S. Dog Training’s Complex Case process, beginning with a phone evaluation followed by in-home sessions. The focus is on management, behavior modification and meaningful improvement—not quick fixes, guarantees or promises that every dog can be
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Fearful dogs do not always require a Complex Case. In many situations, progress begins by slowing things down, using hand-feeding and confidence-building exercises, working at the dog’s pace and avoiding unnecessary pressure. More serious cases may follow the Complex Case process. All training optio
Reactivity training
Separation anxietyProgram details
Separation anxiety is handled through K.I.S.S. Dog Training’s Complex Case process, beginning with a phone evaluation followed by in-home training. Ongoing veterinary support and consistent communication among the owner, veterinarian and trainer are required. All pricing, policies and program detail
How training happens
Group classesCustomer-reported
In-home training
Private trainingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
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Dog trainingProgram details
Private in-home dog training throughout the Kansas City metro. Unlike many dog-training businesses, K.I.S.S. Dog Training does not hide pricing, policies or important details. All training options, Fine Print and Frequently Asked Questions are available on the website from the start.
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5/5KISS dog training taught me how to understand my dogs and their behaviors and correct the undesirable ones in a positive way.
Additionally. a friend of mine adopted a dog that had spent its entire life in a shelter and they had it on drugs and everything else. He had such issues…Read full reviewClose full review
KISS dog training taught me how to understand my dogs and their behaviors and correct the undesirable ones in a positive way.
Additionally. a friend of mine adopted a dog that had spent its entire life in a shelter and they had it on drugs and everything else. He had such issues he was going to be sent back to the shelter. The good news is not only did KISS training save him from being returned he is now a happily adjusted well behaved family dog and NO DRUGS!
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Melissa Kreisler
5/5
My favorite dog trainer in town!
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Lacy Saute
5/5
We have learned so much! Mike is so patient and helpful. He explains everything well, provides material to review in between sessions and has taught us so much about our dogs. Highly recommend!
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Melissa Hill
5/5
We love Mike’s common sense approach to dog training. He is easy to work with and focuses on lifestyle goals with you and your pet. We have taken our dog through individual training and group training with Mike, and they are complementary experiences.
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Ann Jacobs
5/5
Mike Deathe made my dog look smart and showed me how much work I need to do.
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